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October 2017

Friday, October 27, 2017

Tips for a child-friendly environment!

The first impression

As always, the first impression leads the way to how the child will feel and behave. For instance, think of your reception desk/check-in area: can you imagine how a child will feel walking in and the only thing they see is a big wall blocking anyone who is behind the desk. If you can't lower your desk, ask your staff to stand up and lean over the desk to greet the child personally to make them feel welcome. The choice of colors on your walls also makes a huge difference. The sleek steel and updated, clean décor may look pristine to adults, but it is not an environment a child will feel comfortable in. In contrast, bright colors such as blue, pink, green, orange or yellow will have a calming and welcoming effect on kids. The check-in area is one of the most important areas to look at when thinking of ways to make your environment more kid-friendly!

You have one opportunity, so make it count!

First time visits can be very scary for your newcomers. Make the children's area a destination they will feel comfortable in as well an area they KNOW they belong! A pleasant first experience can lead to increased attendance, new guests, and transformational experiences.

Contact us today to get started on your ridiculously cool, fun environment for kids and families!

Thursday, October 26, 2017

At Worlds of Wow, we are continuously looking for new ways to improve our process and create better customer experiences. With the help of Joe Crosswell and TMAC, we were given great tools to become more productive and sustainable.

Worlds of Wow TMAC and Production Joe Crosswell TMACWorlds of Wow is one of the very few companies in the United States specializing in custom theming and play. With over 12 years experience and more that 500 projects completed, Worlds of Wow is the expert in creating original artwork and graphics to bring ideals to life! So much passion, time and talent goes into each and every project. From the very first conversation to the final piece put into place, their team gives 100% each step of the way! When customers are able to sit back and take in the delivered final masterpiece, it brings them tremendous joy to hear them say, "WOW!"

Worlds of Wow recently relocated from Argyle, TX to a larger facility in Denton. They were interested in maximizing their ability to increase production to support continued growth. Worlds of Wow contacted the TMAC office for help in improving their workflow through the manufacturing process.

Joe Crosswalk from TMAC visited the facility and after a tour of the shop recommended the implementation of some basic lean principals including reorganizing work areas to improve flow with 5S. Joe also implemented the creation of the "white board," to provide visibility of each project as it moved throughout the production process. Joe then worked with the Wow team to conduct lean wastes walks to identify activated that were not adding value to the projects completed.

Thanks to the EPA grant, TMAC was then able to provide Wow with an opportunity to deliver an onsite training program to help staff understand how to identify all types of wastes including lean, energy and environmental wastes. Value stream mapping (VSM) proved to be a tool and foundation to demonstrate the importance of the total cycle time required to complete a project.

The project included class room training followed by walks to the production floor as a cross functional team including artists, managers and production staff identified various wastes as they followed the product through its flow throughout the facility.

The team learned how to video an artist at work to determine is each step of the process was either value or non-value added in the eyes of their customers. Each step of the process was then recorded on a process breakdown sheet. Simple changes of locating tools and equipment close to the work station would allow the artist more time to create and less time walking or searching for items.

The team next took a close look at opportunities to reduce energy costs in the building. They are now also considering ways to bring natural daylight into the facility to improve staff performance. The team also took a close look at everything that was thrown away to question solid and liquid wastes were being generated. They identified an opportunity to donate waste foam pieces to a local non-profit to reduce their impact to the landfill.

The results:
Expected quantitative impacts include;

Utilized automated paint gun cleaning system

Train paint masking staff on taping methods

Reduced compress air leaks and operator cleaning

Donate foam to local non-profit to reduce impact to landfill

Reduced 2.25 tons sent to landfill

"TMAC helped us to realize that we always have room for improvement. We were given some great tool to become more productive and sustainable at the same time. We see the importance of taking the time each day to address our continuous improvement efforts."

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Taking kids to the dentist is necessary to keep their teeth healthy and promote excellent oral hygiene habits. But from a child's point of view, a trip to the dentist can be a scary event -- lying on a chair in an unfamiliar room filled with unfamiliar noises and objects.To help ease those visits, we are seeing more and more dentist offices theme their children's area to create ridiculously cool, FUN environments. We want children have a more positive view of going to the dentist! Preventing and alleviating the fear associated with dental visits is important in encouraging future overall oral health and dental office themes play a vital role by helping your child not be afraid of the dentist. These awesome environments are a terrific way to do that!

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Our hope is these words reflect every phase on every project in every situation when choosing Wow. Oftentimes we’re asked the question “How do we start the process of working with Worlds of Wow?” Here’s a quick rundown of how we partner with you.

1. Initial Contact
Phone, email, text, face-to-face, video chat, however it happens this is how it all starts. So let’s talk. We love to visit with you about your space, dreams, ideas and vision.

2. Design Consultation
This gets the process really started. Once you sign our Design Agreement we do an onsite and/or virtual consult to generate our Creative Brief. This is where we get familiar with your space, facility, vision, style, budget and more. Typically it’s a one-day visit that includes lots of meetings and lots of fun!

3. Artwork Phase
This is where your dreams and ideas come to life on paper. We start with rough black & white sketches and seek your feedback. Sometimes we hit a home run the very first round, sometimes it takes a few rounds of renderings to get it just right. We then wrap up this phase with the Production Agreement, basically the written document of what’s in the renderings and the work we’ll be doing for you (and the fun part – the price!).

4. Pre-Production Phase
Our Pre-Production team takes the signed Production Agreement and starts thinking through every element’s placement, look and construction. Lots of theme and play focused questions in this phase along with some production renderings for you to approve.

5. Production Phase
Now we’re making your items. Coordinating with your contractor, our install team and your church as we are producing the 2D appliqués, 3D elements and play attractions.

6. Installation Phase
Our install team is coordinated, the items are shipped to your site and the install begins. The size of project always dictates actual time on site, but typically it’s about 12-14 days. We work 10-12 hours per day but not on Sunday. This is a really fun time for you to see the transformation taking place. By the way, our on site crews are the best around. You will love them. The Final Sign Off form is what both you and Wow are looking for to complete the project. We want you to be happy, very happy.

7. Enjoyment phase!
This is where you and your team enjoy the fabulous environment that Worlds of Wow has created. Remember, our mission is to transform the way churches reach the next generation!

If you have any questions or need anything at all, contact us, we’re here for you!

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Here are 4 of our favorite teaching stations to share for some ideas for your children's ministry theme. These are fantastic as focal points in a room as they include storage, puppet window, white board and TV with swinging arm. They are custom themed to match your kids ministry design!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Some tips and trends for your children's ministry! Having an area dedicated to your kids will grow your ministry, increase your staff efforts, and give children the tools necessary to grow. Thousands of Church leaders are investing in their children’s areas; we fully believe in the impact that a ridiculously cool children’s area has on your community - and so do our partners! The amount of children we reach every day is why we do what we do here at Worlds of Wow. We’ve been installing children’s area for over 13 years and have had the opportunity to reach hundreds of churches, hundreds of volunteers, thousands of staff members and thousands of children. A safe and fun church is a must have for your children’s area. #worldsofwow#indoorplay#themedenvironments